Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLittle Shrawardine motte and bailey castle

Little Shrawardine motte and bailey castle

England
List entry 1019198
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Little Shrawardine is a motte and bailey castle situated in Shropshire, England. The monument consists of an earthwork fortification typical of Norman defensive architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest. The site comprises a mound or motte with an associated bailey, representing a common form of fortified residence constructed throughout the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Such earthwork castles served as centres of local lordship and defence during the early medieval period in the Welsh Marches region of Shropshire.

Little Shrawardine motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019198. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Shrawardine motte and bailey castle?

Little Shrawardine is a motte and bailey castle situated in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019198.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Shrawardine motte and bailey castle?

Little Shrawardine motte and bailey castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019198.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Shrawardine motte and bailey castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork and bailey castle 100m north east of Heath Farm (4.1 km), Motte castle 250m west of Yockleton Hall (4.9 km), Roman villa at Cruckton (6.3 km).

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